Five benefits of the Facebook and Instagram editing tools for Reels
By Industry Contributor 25 October 2022By Moon Baz, Head of Creator Partnerships, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, Meta FULL STORY >
Beware the Social Engineers.
By Staff Writer 15 October 2021It is absolutely essential for people to be mindful of what they post on social media, as there are types of attacks that hack personal accounts and steal information to be sold to the highest underground bidders. Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa explains. FULL STORY >
Is it time to say goodbye to WhatsApp?
By Ryan Noik 13 January 2021The controversial terms of service forced upon WhatsApp users across the world has sparked many users and companies to look for other alternatives. FULL STORY >
By locals, for anyone. Facebook picks Jozi for its first African City Guide
By Staff Writer 8 December 2020As of today, the JoziPlug city guide can be found online and as a free download on the cityguides.fb.com website. FULL STORY >
New features for Facebook Groups to help communities stay connected
By Staff Writer 8 October 2020Facebook groups help South Africans navigate COVID-19, with 81% of Facebook users saying the most important group they are part of now operates online. FULL STORY >
Facebook launches Avatars across Sub-Saharan Africa
By Staff Writer 18 August 2020Facebook has launched Avatars in Africa to give people new ways to express themselves online. FULL STORY >
rAInbow chatbot offers a safe space for domestic abuse victims to get information without leaving the house
By Industry Contributor 31 March 2020rAInbow is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to chat with users and provide accurate information on domestic violence. FULL STORY >
Industry Insight - Facebook Pay: a game-changer for payments, brands and social media
By Industry Contributor 9 December 2019Thomas Pays, CEO of Ozow, offers insight into Facebook Pay and why its introduction spells a massive disruption for the payments industry. FULL STORY >
Vodacom, Samsung and others look to fast forward SA businesses success
By Ryan Noik 4 October 2019A few tech juggernaughts – Vodacom, Samsung, Business Doctors, WeAreMonsters, Google and Facebook - are banding together to give local businesses a helping hand up towards greater success. FULL STORY >
Facebook fined for Cambridge Analytica role
By Ryan Noik 12 July 2018Facebook has been slapped with its first fine for its role in allowing Cambridge Analytica to access users’ data. FULL STORY >
Notification - You are all caught up with Instagram
By Staff Writer 5 July 2018With Instagram recently crossing the one billion user mark, it’s safe to say there are a lot of people checking out photos. FULL STORY >
Facebook fires its next shot against fake news
By Ryan Noik 4 July 2018Facebook has made its latest move to combat fake news on its platform, enlisting artificial intelligence. FULL STORY >
Apple looks to limit Facebook’s tracking
By Staff Writer 5 June 2018Facebook and Apple are not always the best of friends. The latest bit of argy-bargy comes straight from Apple’s Developer Conference, where the company’s software chief Craig Federighi briefly used his time on stage to talk about how Facebook... FULL STORY >
Facebook is launching its own Blockchain division
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 May 2018The new division will be led by Facebook's former Messenger head, with very little else known at this stage. FULL STORY >
Cambridge Analytica is closing its doors
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 May 2018Following the Facebook data privacy scandal, the firm behind the controversy is being forced to close up shop. FULL STORY >
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